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RTC Barbell Club is here!
This program is intended for anyone interested in learning more about Olympic Weightlifting, in particular the snatch and the clean & jerk. The focus here…
Clocking Time With…Amber Osmar
According to dictionary.com, “OG” is defined as “a slang term for someone who’s incredibly exceptional, authentic, or ‘old-school.’ It can be earnestly used for a…
Clocking Time With…Anthony & Kenzie Szczepaniak
Let’s face it…everyone at RTC is nice. It’s right there in the mission statement, so it’s pretty much expected behavior once you enter the gym. …
2 Part Running Clinic coming to RTC April 24th!
Summer is right around the corner, which means running season is upon us! Running is often overlooked as an area to practice mechanics and technique…
Weekly OPEN Recap – 22.3
Week 3 of the Open delivered the movements we knew were coming in a completely unprecedented way; barbell thrusters & ALL the gymnastics PLUS some…
Weekly OPEN Recap – 22.1
Week 1 started off fun, with the with the second consecutive year to debut the wall climb as the first movement of the first open…
Clocking Time With…Kevin Irwin
Good journalism requires that the writer remain objective (and let’s be clear…these member highlights are serious journalism), but that was a difficult task with this…
What supplements should I be taking?
Have you ever walked into a supplement store and the salesperson tries to sell you everything on the shelves? They spit buzzwords at you like…
Clocking Time With…Karli Scaffide
It’s that time of year when Santa is reviewing his list and deciding who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, and it’s safe to say…
2022 Triple Threat Throwdown Sponsorship Opportunities
2022 Triple Threat Throwdown Sponsorship Opportunities Title ($1,200): LIMIT 1 Company name/logo on all team name plates Company name on all media announcements, advertisements, and…
Clocking Time With…Cory Gravesmill
Cory Gravesmill, RTC’s November Member of the Month, is the real deal. Really strong. Really fast. Really driven. Really honest. Really friendly. Simply put…a really…
“Is Your Healthy Lifestyle Actually Healthy?”
By Steph Irwin, RTC Fitness Co. We live in a culture obsessed with thinness at all costs, a culture that equates a number on the…
Clocking Time With…Mandi & Jeff Snyder
They make quite a pair. And we’re not just talking about a cool pair of shoes, a coordinating pair of socks, or a colorful pair…
THE FIVE PILLARS OF FITNESS
By Steph Irwin, RTC Fitness Co. Any busy parent is familiar with this typical morning scenario: After spending an hour or so haggling with the…
Clocking Time With…Sara Dye
If you look up the term “fitness bully” in the dictionary, you might find Sara Dye’s name in the definition. Of course, everyone at RTC…
THE PURPOSE OF HEAVY DAYS
With today in mind (being a heavy day) we wanted to discuss the purpose of heavy days, how to approach them, and why it’s important…
MECHANICS-CONSISTENCY-INTENSITY, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING THE STIMULUS
When a gymnast learns a new skill, she doesn’t just throw it into her competition-ready routine. And before you get all up in arms about gender…
INTRODUCING PAUSE @ RTC
Stark County’s Only PRIVATE Contrast Therapy Suite is HERE and opening in September! Are you ready to Take the Plunge? Our exciting new contrast therapy program…
Clocking Time With…Josh Allatzas
If you see a flash of fluorescent blue, pink, orange, or yellow flying around the gym at high speed, don’t be alarmed. It’s not a…
Clocking Time With…Megan Geis
For someone who describes herself as “never really a gym kind of girl,” Megan Geis sure seems to know her way around one. Megan will…
Everyday Superheros.
Dads are ordinary men turned into heroes. Today is Father’s Day – and to honor and champion our everyday HERO dads, we asked our RTC…
7 Benefits Of Farmer’s Walks
The farmer’s walk is about as simple as an exercise/movement can get. That being said, the benefits of this movement are anything but simple. Strengthen…
Strong women.
May we know them. May we be them.May we raise them. Today is Mother’s Day – and to honor, support, empower, and champion our strong…
Why I Broke Up With My Gym
“I broke up with my gym. We just weren’t working out anymore.” Bad jokes aside, most of us have a very strong relationship with our favorite…
2021 CrossFit Open Makes an IMPACT!
The chalk dust has settled and the bright lights of Friday night have dimmed, but oh what an IMPACT the 2021 CrossFit Open has made…
Clocking Time With…Steve Davis
“Semper Fidelis is a Latin phrase that means ‘always faithful’ or ‘always loyal.’ Semper Fidelis is the motto of every Marine—an eternal and collective commitment…
Weekly OPEN Recap – 21.3 & 21.4
Week 3 of the Open delivered the movements we knew were coming in a completely unprecedented way; barbell thrusters & ALL the gymnastics PLUS, for…
Weekly OPEN Recap – 21.2
Now I won’t say that I nailed my week 2 prediction, but come on man……it was CLOSE! We saw a repeat WOD from 2017 that…
Weekly OPEN Recap – 21.1
Week 1 started off with quite the bang that no one saw coming, with the first ever workout released in the Open that had wall…
Clocking Time With…Kathy Darmstadt
“Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.” – Burton Hills If you’re a member of the RTC Fit Fam, then you know…
The Ultimate Guide to the 2021 CrossFit Open in North Canton, OHIO
2021 RTC FITNESS INTRAMURAL OPEN DISCLAIMER: The Intramural Open is an opportunity to assess your fitness capabilities in a fun, slightly different environment than you…
The Hidden Benefits of Olympic Lifting
Snatches and clean and jerks — the two main Olympic lifts — are full-body, intense movements that have the power to strengthen your legs, glutes, back, abs,…
The Power of the Partner Workout
If you’re new to the Crossfit community you may have asked yourself, “What the heck is a partner WOD?” You’re not alone. The Partner Workout…
Your Health is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Forget Health Insurance, INVEST in Health Assurance [Disclaimer: I believe in the importance of having adequate health insurance (think life events (ie pregnancy), catastrophic events,…
Breath Work Part 2
Stretch Your Breath to Maximize Your Performance Carbon Dioxide is the metabolic stress messenger of the human body. Your body is constantly predicting how much…
Hand Care 101
We’re hard on our hands. With pull-ups, toes to bar, all the barbell work, rope climbs, there’s plenty of opportunities for hand tears. Old school…
Clocking Time With…Alexis & Joey Salser
Even the most cynical Valentine’s Day hater has to appreciate a good love story. There’s something sweet and magical about two people who have found…
Breath Work Part 1
What Is Diaphragmatic Breathing? Breathing with your belly…..or diaphragmatic breathing is a type of a breathing exercise that helps strengthen your diaphragm, an important muscle…
Exercising at home? What you need to know & how to do it!
It’s January and it’s darn cold! The days are shorter and nights are longer. The ground is frozen. That’s right, it’s winter in NEO. In…
5 Keys to Working Out Smarter
1.) Consistency wins Work smarter not harder applies….we always want to train consistency over all-out intensity and overall volume over acute bouts of volume. Why?…
How to Get Back on Track after the Holidays
Here is a reality check for you….right now I am fluffy. To be completely transparent I am about 13lbs heavier than where I would like…
Clocking Time With…Logan Copeland
At 22, Logan Copeland has the energy and mischievous nature of a little boy. This makes him lots of fun to be around during a…
Clocking Time With…Kevin Jones
They say it’s the quiet ones that you have to watch. RTC member Kevin Jones just might be one of those people. He describes himself…
Clocking Time With…Jenna Swihart
It’s fitting that Jenna Swihart is our first official featured member in the new “Clocking Time With…” highlight series. She just celebrated her 5 year…
Feature Recipe- Meatza Pizza
Chicken Crust Pizza – nut free and flourless! Ingredients Crust: 1 lbs. ground chicken 1/2 cup (56 grams) part skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup (25…
CALL IT A COMEBACK
HOW TO GET BACK IN THE ROUTINE AFTER TIME OFF Comeback stories make the most inspirational, memorable, stories. And the truth is that most great…
What Makes The Workout Work?
When I first started CrossFit back in 2011, I thought I HAD to do the workouts as written on the whiteboard, so much so that…
Strict before Kipping
We preach “strict before kipping” a lot, but I thought you should hear it from the FATHER of CrossFit himself… Greg Glassman Says Strict Pull-Ups…
20.5 Recap & Review + Final Standings
Week 5 Recap & Review Top 3 RX Women: Coach Lauren, Coach Allie, Jenny DobreaTop 3 RX Men: Coach George, Chris Reynolds, Jon Miller Top 3…
20.4 Recap & Review
Week 4 Recap & Review Top 3 RX Women: Coach Allie, Jenny Dobrea, Andrea Harris Top 3 RX Men: Jon Miller, Coach George, Chris Reynolds…
20.3 Weekly Recap & Review
Week 3 Recap & Review Top 3 RX Women: Andrea Harris, Coach Lauren, Jenny DobreaTop 3 RX Men: Coach George, Jon Miller, Chris ReynoldsTop 3…
20.2 WEEKLY RECAP & REVEIW
Week 2 Recap Top 3 RX Women: Coach Allie, Andrea Harris, Coach LaurenTop 3 RX Men: Coach George, Jon Miller, Chris ReynoldsTop 3 SCALE Women:…
2022 RTC CrossFit Open Makes an IMPACT!
Another CrossFit Open season has come and gone, and what a party it was! Not only did the RTC Fit Fam witness amazing feats of…